On November 2, 2011 The Diamond held a ladies arm wrestling competition. Even though I’m pathetically little and had no chance, I gave it a shot. I did a few […]
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WHAT’S HAPPENING? (11/7-11/15)
WEDNESDAY 11/9 • CB1 Public Hearing and Board Meeting @ Swinging Sixties Senior Center (211 Ainslie) 6:30-8:30pm, Plan for Cooper Park & Bike Share Presentation, Full Agenda • Work It Brooklyn Workshop @ Brooklyn Winery (213 […]
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WINTHROP VS. MCGOLRICK
I like to start trouble. After getting my paws on this website, I discovered controversy and confusion over the name of our beloved park. It’s an old school versus new […]
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NYC MARATHON 2011
This was my first year to sit and watch the entire marathon, from the perfect vantage point, the Pulaski Bridge.
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“On Couch In Yellow Shirt”
At grumpy on couch in yellow shirt – read my text. I didn’t know what he looked like. Was it the guy on his laptop looking at me curiously? Or was […]
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SUNDAY SNAPS: HELLO TOKYO, GREENPOINT
We have a new Greenpointer! Welcome Miguel Rodriguez, an amazing photographer who moved back to the US after living in Japan. Walking around Greenpoint with Miguel gives me an even […]
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PAUL DUNCAN TELLS A NURSERY RHYME
A few weeks ago Martin wrote a great article about Paul Duncan, who took Greenpointers through his solo exhibition at Allan Nederpelt Gallery. But writing about Paul Duncan doesn’t do […]
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Brooklyn Fork & Spoon Supper Club
Knowing no awkward situation is a quality I pride in myself. It’s why I love flying solo to supper clubs. A home-cooked meal among strangers is an exhilarating social challenge; not […]
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What’s Happening? (11/2-11/11/8)
WEDNESDAY 11/2 • Dirty! Dirty! Dirty! @ Word (126 Franklin) 7pm, Mike Edison (publisher of High Times and author of I Have Fun Everywhere I Go) presents his newest book. […]